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RBA Holds Interest Rates Steady, Warns of Potential Hikes
RBA Holds Interest Rates Steady, Warns of Potential Hikes
11 Dec 2025: Paige Estritori
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has maintained the cash rate at 3.6% during its final policy meeting of 2025, signaling a cautious approach amid persistent inflationary pressures. Governor Michele Bullock emphasized that while no immediate rate hikes were discussed, the possibility remains if inflation does not subside. - read more
Decline in Australian Business Conditions Reflects Capacity Challenges
Decline in Australian Business Conditions Reflects Capacity Challenges
11 Dec 2025: Paige Estritori
In November, Australian business conditions experienced a downturn, with declines in sales and profits indicating potential cooling in consumer demand. The National Australia Bank (NAB) survey reported a drop in the business conditions index to +7, down three points from the previous month. Business confidence also fell by five points to +1, suggesting growing caution among businesses. - read more
Australian Household Spending Surge Signals Potential Rate Hikes
Australian Household Spending Surge Signals Potential Rate Hikes
11 Dec 2025: Paige Estritori
In October 2025, Australian household spending surged by 1.3% to A$78.4 billion, marking the largest monthly increase in nearly two years. This uptick, driven by heightened spending on clothing, electronics, and hospitality, pushed annual spending growth to 5.6%. - read more
Record Surge in Australian Mortgage Refinancing
Record Surge in Australian Mortgage Refinancing
25 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
In recent months, Australia has witnessed an unprecedented surge in mortgage refinancing, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reporting a record $65.8 billion worth of mortgages switched to different lenders in the September 2025 quarter. This equates to nearly $500,000 in loans being refinanced every minute, highlighting a significant shift in borrower behaviour. - read more

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